Process Engineer - Water​/Wastewater

Process Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Fayetteville, Arkansas

As a member of Garver's Fayetteville Water Design Center, the Process Engineer will be responsible for taking water and wastewater design engineering projects from conceptual planning to bid‑ready documents under the direction of Senior Process Engineers and Project Managers. This includes design calculations, process and hydraulic modeling, facility and equipment layout development, equipment vendor coordination, and coordination with regional offices and regulatory agencies.

The role also involves quality reviews of other teams’ designs.

• Develop conceptual level designs for water and wastewater treatment systems
• Develop detailed designs, including contract documents (plans and specifications)
• Coordinate with process‑mechanical team for detailed design services for treatment facilities
• Prepare design calculations, coordinate with other support disciplines on projects, coordinate with regional Garver offices, and estimate construction costs
• Attend client meetings and industry conferences
• Support water and wastewater process evaluation, selection, and implementation
• Oversee the development of construction drawings and 3D models pertaining to hydraulic structures

• Master’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or biosystems/biological engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within the next 6 months
• 2+ years of direct process experience with water/wastewater treatment plant
• Solid understanding of drinking water or wastewater treatment processes (biological, chemical, and physical)

• 5+ years of direct experience with water and wastewater treatment processes
• PhD degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or biosystems/biological or related engineering discipline
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• 2+ years of experience with open‑channel flow hydraulic modeling
• 2+ years of experience with biological modeling software (GPS‑X, SUMO, Bio Win, etc.)
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team comprised of civil, structural, building mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control disciplines
• Active participation in local professional organizations

The Water Design Center (WDC) is a knowledge‑based hub that excels in highly technical, multi‑discipline water and wastewater designs. The WDC specializes in large, high‑volume, custom plant projects with advanced technologies. Centralizing the location of the WDC ensures constant communication, coordination, and participation with team members, benefiting the client through schedule and design quality while offering engineers opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

Garver offers employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education, and a progressive atmosphere. The company provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. Garver offers highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program to support work‑life balance.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.